PREMIER LEAGUE LAUNCHES OFFICIAL HALL OF FAME

Premier League Hall of Fame presented by Budweiser

The Premier League has revealed plans to
launch its official Hall of Fame, which will recognise and celebrate the
exceptional skill and talent of players who have graced the Premier League
since its inception in 1992. This will be the highest individual honour awarded
to players by the League.

The first two inductees to have their
careers commemorated in the Premier League Hall of Fame will be revealed on
Thursday 19 March. A shortlist of nominees will also be announced at the same
time, with fans invited to vote to help select the additional former players to
join the Premier League Hall of Fame 2020.

Premier League Chief Executive Richard
Masters said: “Since 1992, the Premier League has been home to world-class
players who have defined generations and provided us with compelling football
season after season.

“A place in the Premier League Hall of
Fame is reserved for the very best. It will be an occasion for our fans around
the world to look back over the years and help us celebrate some truly
exceptional playing careers.”

The
Premier League Hall of Fame will be presented by Budweiser, official beer
partner of the Premier League, for the duration of its multi-year partnership.

Steve Arkley, Global Vice President of
Marketing, Budweiser said: “We are passionate about football, and so are our
consumers, so we couldn’t be prouder to celebrate the sport and the players’
legacies with the Premier League Hall of Fame.”

To be eligible for the Premier League
Hall of Fame, players must be retired and only a player’s Premier League career
is considered in their candidacy.

Each inductee will receive a personalised
medallion, engraved with the year of their induction.

The League will honour the first two
inductees to the Premier League Hall of Fame at a special event on Thursday 19
March.

Further details will be announced,
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